"Wellman spoke with Jones today and he agreed that the decision is appropriate at this time given the circumstances.

"Wake Forset University expresses heartfelt condolences to Sandor Szabo's friends and family following his tragic death."

The assistant coach punched Sandor Szabo in the face at 1:15 a.m. ET last Sunday morning in Queens. Szabo fell, hit his head on the pavement and lost consciousness, according to a police report obtained by Sports Illustrated. Police say Szabo banged on the window of Jones' car while looking for the his ride after his stepsister's wedding.

Jones got out of his car, followed Szabo to the sidewalk, hit him and sped off, according to the police.

Szabo, a 35-year-old man from Boca Raton, Fla., was in town for his stepsister's wedding. He died on Tuesday, police confirmed.

Jones, from Kernersville, North Carolina, turned himself into the police earlier on Thursday. His attorney, Alain Massena, released a statement later the same day.

"The court made the proper ruling with the charges, and the District Attorney's office made the proper ruling with the charges," the statement read, per The Denver Post.

"We're going to say one thing and that's all. The Jones family sends their deepest condolences and sympathies to the Szabo family. We won't be making any further comments."

Jones joined the coaching staff at Wake Forst in May 2017. He was previously an assistant coach at UCF, VCU and Florida Golf Coast University.